College Football

Meet the new Maine high school football head coaches

Sep. 5—Being a high school varsity football coach is a multi-faceted job. Head coaches oversee players and assistant coaches. They are the final disciplinarian. They will coach a position group and usually call the offensive or defensive signals. Interacting with parents, school administrators, booster groups, grounds and maintenance crews, athletic training staff, and media are part of the job. It …

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BYU vs. SMU: How to watch, listen to or stream Friday’s game

BYU students unfurl a flag before the home opener against the Southern Illinois Salukis at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News BYU (1-0, 0-0 Big 12) at SMU (2-0, 0-0 ACC) Kickoff: Friday, 5 p.m. MDT Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Capacity: 32,000) TV: ESPN2 Livestream: ESPN.com/watch Radio: KSL 1160 AM/102.7 …

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Haddon Township turns perseverance into season-opening, comeback victory

Haddon Township’s Jaden Haltiwanger, center, is congratulated by teammates after Haltiwanger scored a touchdown during the 4th quarter of the football game between Haddon Township and Gateway played at Haddon Township High School on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Haddon Township defeated Gateway, 13-6. HADDON TWP. – Zac Dayton preaches attitude and effort to his Haddon Township High School football team. …

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Can double-digit underdog Cougars pull off another September surprise?

SMU defensive tackle Anthony Booker Jr. (10) is congratulated by defensive tackle Kori Roberson Jr. after scoring a touchdown on a fumble recovery during game against Houston Baptist on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Dallas. | Brandon Wade, Associated Press DALLAS — Some of the most memorable, and improbable, wins in Kalani Sitake’s nine-year tenure at BYU have come in …

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How GVSU football put together an in-your-face season opening win

ALLENDALE – When the Grand Valley State football team sprinted out of the locker room for the second half of its season opener, the skies opened up and it started to rain. But it had already been raining points for the Lakers on the scoreboard. GVSU pounded Central State University 58-0 in the season opener on Thursday night in front …

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USC retires Caleb Williams’ No. 13, restores Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to place of honor in Coliseum

LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California has retired Caleb Williams’ No. 13 jersey and restored Reggie Bush’s No. 5 to its place of honor among the other retired numbers displayed on the Coliseum’s peristyle. The school announced both long-expected moves on social media Thursday, two days before the 13th-ranked Trojans’ home opener against Utah State. USC has retired …

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USC retires Caleb Williams’ No. 13 beside No. 5 Reggie Bush in Coliseum

Dec 4, 2004; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC running back #5 Reggie Bush outraces the UCLA defense on his way to an 81 yard touchdown run during the Trojans’ 29-24 win over the Bruins on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Photo by Joe Robbins-USA TODAY Sports (c) 2004 by Joe Robbins The University of Southern California football program has more Heisman …

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1970s Sycamore football standouts planning reunion in October

Vincent Allen and Chris Hicks, former standout football players at Indiana State, are planning a reunion of ISU’s teams from the 1970s. The upcoming event is aimed at bringing together players, coaches, managers, and athletic trainers for a celebration to honor the achievements and teamwork of those Sycamore teams from more than four decades ago. With a “Togetherness and Bond” …

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Reggie Bush and Caleb Williams have their jersey numbers retired by USC

USC running back Reggie Bush, left, and USC quarterback Caleb Williams are set to have their jerseys retired by the university. (Kevork Djansezian, Ashley Landis / Associated Press) The numbers of USC’s two most recent Heisman Trophy winners are officially retired and immortalized in the Coliseum. Though, one had to wait much longer for that honor than the other. It …

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